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True Crime Book Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you! This February we wi...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you! 

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Kid's Painting Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Ready, set, paint! Unleash creativity and learn new techniques in this fun bi-weekly painting club. Each session brings a fresh canvas and a chance to explore vibrant colors, brush...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Ready, set, paint! Unleash creativity and learn new techniques in this fun bi-weekly painting club. Each session brings a fresh canvas and a chance to explore vibrant colors, brushwork, and artistic styles.

A variety of craft supplies on a multicolored background

Crafternoons

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week.Here is what we are making this month: Feb 9 - Love BugsFeb 16 - CardinalsFeb 23 - Book Craft

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week.

Here is what we are making this month: 

Feb 9 - Love Bugs

Feb 16 - Cardinals

Feb 23 - Book Craft

Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concert Series--Ivo Ivanov, Violin, and Leslie Spotz, Piano

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by violinist Ivo Ivanov and pianist Leslie Spotz.This series of concerts, now in its 87th year, began its life a...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by violinist Ivo Ivanov and pianist Leslie Spotz.

Dallas Public Library Branches Closed for Presidents' Day

All Day
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Arcadia Park Branch, Audelia Road Branch, Bachman Lake Branch, Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, Dallas West Branch, Forest Green Branch, Fretz Park Branch, Grauwyler Park Branch, Hampton-Illinois Branch, Highland Hills Branch, Kleberg-Rylie Branch, Lakewood Branch, Lochwood Branch, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mountain Creek Branch, North Oak Cliff Branch, Oak Lawn Branch, Park Forest Branch, Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Pleasant Grove Branch, Polk-Wisdom Branch, Prairie Creek Branch, Preston Royal Branch, Renner Frankford Branch, Skillman Southwestern Branch, Skyline Branch, Timberglen Branch, White Rock Hills Branch, Vickery Park Branch, Online Programs, Community Events

All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Closing
Branches:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Arcadia Park Branch, Audelia Road Branch, Bachman Lake Branch, Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, Dallas West Branch, Forest Green Branch, Fretz Park Branch, Grauwyler Park Branch, Hampton-Illinois Branch, Highland Hills Branch, Kleberg-Rylie Branch, Lakewood Branch, Lochwood Branch, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mountain Creek Branch, North Oak Cliff Branch, Oak Lawn Branch, Park Forest Branch, Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Pleasant Grove Branch, Polk-Wisdom Branch, Prairie Creek Branch, Preston Royal Branch, Renner Frankford Branch, Skillman Southwestern Branch, Skyline Branch, Timberglen Branch, White Rock Hills Branch, Vickery Park Branch, Online Programs, Community Events
Description:

All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Toddler Storytime - Early Edition

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old  *All Storytime's in a week are ...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

 

 

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

Weekly Walking Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Stop by every Tuesday morning to meet new people, engage in physical activity, and socialize while walking at your own pace! On bad weather days we'll take a stroll inside the libr...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by every Tuesday morning to meet new people, engage in physical activity, and socialize while walking at your own pace! On bad weather days we'll take a stroll inside the library while watching soothing, virtual walking and hiking videos.

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English Language Learning

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblio...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
  • Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.
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In Stitches

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber ...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

Story Time/ Hora de ¡Cuentos

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 a...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old  *All Storytime's in a week are ...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

 

 

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

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Preschool Play & Learn

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Children of all abilities and their families learn and explore through play by participating in sensory-rich activities that promote healthy development and learning.Recommended fo...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Children of all abilities and their families learn and explore through play by participating in sensory-rich activities that promote healthy development and learning.

Recommended for ages 2-5.

Storytime

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read.  Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!Suggested Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read.  Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Lace Making

Dallas Lace Society

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcom...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

Technology and Media Literacy

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Need help formatting a document? Using your new phone or eReader? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal inform...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Need help formatting a document? Using your new phone or eReader? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?

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American Mahjong

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!   Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.  

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

Job Skills Class

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce and thrive in a professional settin...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce and thrive in a professional setting.

English class

English Language Learning

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblio...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

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English Language Learning (Clases de inglés)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en claseFree ...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase

GED Class

GED Class

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

 

GED Class

GED Class

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowle...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

GED Class

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

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Mahjong Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjo...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

Career Launch Pad

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training se...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.